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Tanen Family History

Tanen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tann, Tannen, Hanen, Tangen, Taney, Tang, Tan, Cane, Hagen, Mann

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Where is the Tanen family from?

You can see how Tanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tanen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Tanen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tanen families living in Minnesota. This was about 20% of all the recorded Tanen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tanen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tanen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Tanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tanen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 84 immigration records available for the last name Tanen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 26 military records available for the last name Tanen. For the veterans among your Tanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tanen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tanen in 1965 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tanen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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